College of Liberal Arts

Department of Art and Art History

Bachelor of Arts in Art with Concentration in Clay

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1st year

Fall Semester

ART 1300 (Rather Than UNIV 1131)

ART 1305

ART 1306

ENGL 1301

MATH 1301 OR 1302

Spring Semester

ART 1307

ART 2304

ENGL 1302

MATH 1308

ART 3363

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 30

2nd year

Fall Semester

POLS 2311

MEDIA REQUIREMENT

2D REQUIREMENT

ART 4343

ART 1309 OR 1310

Spring Semester

MINOR

POLS 2312

SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE

ART 3383

ART 1309, 1310, OR 1317

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 30

3rd year

Fall Semester

MINOR

HIST 1301

LANGUAGE 1441

UPPER LEVEL ART HISTORY

ART 4343

Spring Semester

SCIENCE

LANGUAGE 1442

UPPER LEVEL ART HISTORY

UPPER LEVEL CONCENTRATION

UPPER LEVEL MINOR

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 32

4th year

Fall Semester

UPPER LEVEL MINOR

UPPER LEVEL MINOR

HIST 1302

SCIENCE

UPPER LEVEL CONCENTRATION

Spring Semester

CORE

UPPER LEVEL MINOR

UPPER LEVEL CONCENTRATION

ART 4101

LANG/PHIL/CULT

HOURS 28

TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 120

College of Liberal Arts 502 South Cooper St. #335, Box #19089 P: 817.272.2891 IF: 817.272.2805 I uta.edu

DESIGN YOUR JOURNEY

College of Liberal Arts - Department of Art and Art History

Bachelor of Arts in Art with Concentration in Clay

Beginning the Journey

EDUCATE

Meet with adviser

Review CORE and art foundation degree requirements

Begin considering a studio focus in clay from the diversity of studio choices

Consider free tutoring at the IDEAS Center

Complete 21-Hour CPR

Learn all the career choices available with a degree focus in clay

ENGAGE

Join a club or student association

Attend visiting artist gallery talks and gallery receptions

Visit Dallas-Fort Worth art museums/galleries and participate in events

Attend clay workshops, conferences, and exhibitions

EXCEL

Work toward earning a GPA of 3.5+ and being on the Honor Roll

Consider joining the Honor's College

Attend the College-to-Career orientation session with Career Services and speak with them about on-campus and summer job opportunities

Become a better writer and use the Writing Center

Trailblazing the Path

EDUCATE

Attend Advisathon

Review advanced art studio courses

Visit the UTA Study Abroad Office for opportunities or inquire within the Art Department

Apply for scholarships, e.g., McNair, Arlington Art League, CoLA, etc.

Consider adding a minor or certificate (BAs: minor required)

Inquire with faculty about research opportunities

Complete 36-Hour CPR

ENGAGE

Attend public lectures on campus, e.g., Maverick Speakers Series, Women's History Month lectures, Termini lecture, etc.

Visit centers on campus to learn more: Center for African American Studies, Center for Mexican American Studies, the Center for Service Learning, etc.

Take a service-learning course

Attend BFA and MFA Exhibitions

EXCEL

Complete an internship

Attend an academic conference

Enter art competitions and exhibitions

Volunteer in your community

Become art student ambassador

Become president or a board member of a club or student association

Attend the Career Fair to explore post-graduation career opportunities

Update resume/CV with art exhibits, activities, and accomplishments

*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are

Destination Graduation

EDUCATE

Audit degree plan to solidify all coursework will be completed

Apply for graduation

Become a tutor for peers

Apply for graduate school

Enter BFA exhibition or prepare for senior presentation (BAs: prepare for Portfolio Presentation)

Explore career options

ENGAGE

Attend BFA exhibition and award ceremony (BAs can be nominated for awards)

Be nominated for an award

Participate in on-campus interviews, mock interviews, etc.

Seek out career opportunities and apply for jobs with guidance from area faculty

EXCEL

Win an award

Attend an alumni networking event

Apply for a residency

Take a grant writing or proposal writing workshop

Participate in Test Drive (attend graduate classes)

Develop CV or resume in class or with faculty

Visit the Lockheed Martin Career Development Center

Submit for CoLA Spotlight

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Internships

MavMentors

Conferences, Residencies, Fellowships

Career Center & Job Fairs

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT

Study Abroad

Global Mavericks Program

International Week

Language Exchange Program

Lectures

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Fraternity & Sorority Life

Leadership Institute

Leadership Minor

Student Governance

Student Organizations

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Alternative Break Trips

Service Learning Courses

Service Learning Showcase

UTA Volunteers

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Independent Study With Faculty to Conduct Research

CoLA Spotlight

FIND YOUR CAREER

What career options do I have with this major?

Art Conservator

Consignment-Based Artist

Art Restoration

Design Consultant

Artist-in-Residence

Exhibiting Clay Artist

Ceramic 3D Printing Consultant/Designer

Gallery Coordinator/Director Arts Administrator

Ceramic and Tile Restorer

Mold Maker

Ceramic Manufacturer

Muralist/Tile Designer

Ceramic Technician

Object Designer/Model Maker

Commission-Based Clay Artist

Production Potter

Sculptor

Studio Artist/Studio Artist With Gallery(s) Representation

Studio Manager

Teacher*

Vessel Maker

*Career options that require more education,

certifications, expertise, etc.

Workforce Skills

Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums, including but not limited to written, oral, and digital communication.

Creativity/Ingenuity: Synthesize existing ideas and concepts in innovative and creative ways to develop new ways of thinking or working and engage in divergent thinking and risk taking.

Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion.

Career Readiness

Ability to Communicate Ideas and Emotions Creatively

Ability to Concentrate for Long Periods of Time

Ability to Make Critical Observations or Decisions

Aesthetic Sensibility

Attention to Detail

Communication

Critical Assessment

Design Process and Application

Imagination and Creativity

Observation

Problem Solving

Time/Project Management

Take Action

Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities

Engage with the UTA Lockheed Martin Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers

Meet with a career consultant

Network with employers

Discover internships and co-ops

Apply for on-campus employment Join Handshake, our career services platform

Participate in career development programs

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